Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY This penthouse apartment is something special, packed with hard to find features such as elevator access, secure car parking facilities, two reception areas and with a spacious layout and a light airy feel, it is an apartment that is one up from the rest. There is a substantial, south facing terrace leading from one of the living areas, there are views from the east towards Hayling Island, the south towards the Solent and the Isle of Wight and the west towards Portsmouth harbour entrance and the City. Having a recently re-fitted kitchen it is ready to move into and the enjoy the high life. As soon as you enter this three bedroom apartment you are greeted by a two storey entrance reception hall with a galleried landing over. The proportions are generous, the entrance as large as you would expect to find in a large house, on the reception level there are three bedrooms, the master having an en-suite bathroom and a separate shower room, a fitted kitchen and a large living room incorporating dining area with an open plan living / kitchette, dining area and large terrace on the upper level. Located on the tenth floor in one of the tallest buildings in Southsea with the views from the large roof terrace being simply breath taking. Whether you make this your main home or a truly decadent weekend retreat you will be fending off visitors who want to take advantage of the proximity to the historic waterfront and being centrally located it is ideal for shopping and other entertainment. Portsmouth is on its doorstep with its commercial and retail centres, cross channel ferry port and ferries to the Isle of Wight and there are good commutable road and rail links to London with railway links taking approximately 1hr 30 mins from Portsmouth & Southsea station to London Waterloo. Early internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.
ENTRANCE Brick retaining wall with covered area with concrete drive-in drive-out facilities, outside cold water tap, bikes storage area, steps leading up to a covered entrance with coir matting, video entry phone system, security glass panelled doors with windows to either side leading to:
COMMUNAL HALLWAY Lift and stairs to all floors, doors to rear communal gardens.
TENTH FLOOR Landing, windows to front aspect, store, twin double doors leading to:
VAULTED RECEPTION HALLWAY 14' 0" x 12' 5" (4.27m x 3.78m) With ceiling height of 16'10", balustrade staircase rising to galleried landing over, high ceiling with ceiling rose and coving, double glazed frosted windows to side aspect, radiator, understairs storage cupboard, sliding glazed panelled door leading to hallway, power points, comprehensive range of built-in storage cupboards with hanging space and shelving to one wall measuring approximately 2'8" in depth.
INNER HALLWAY Dimmer switch, power points, radiator, wall lights, ceiling coving, security entry phone system, doors to primary rooms, built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder (not tested) and shelving over.
BEDROOM 1 14' 5" x 13' 10" (4.39m x 4.22m) Comprehensive range of built-in bedroom furniture including floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, bedside cabinets, shelving and over bed storage units, corner dressing table with drawers under, bracket for wall mounted T.V, textured ceiling and coving, power points, door to hallway, radiator, double glazed window to side aspect with outstanding views towards Hayling Island, the Napoleonic Forts and the Solent in the distance, door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 13' 9" x 6' 0" (4.19m x 1.83m) Suite comprising; double ended panelled bath with central mixer tap and wooden panel, fully ceramic tiled to floor and walls, vanity unit with wash hand basin, mixer tap and cupboard space under with shelf over, mirror, towel rail, further vanity unit with storage cupboards under, mirror with pelmet lighting and storage cupboards over, double glazed frosted glass window to side aspect, radiator, close coupled w.c with twin flush and shelf over, 1½ size shower cubicle with sliding panelled door, ceiling spotlights, textured ceiling.
BEDROOM 2 11' 3" x 8' 10" (3.43m x 2.69m) Double glazed window to side aspect with views over Clarendon Park towards St Jude's Church Spire, Spinnaker Tower, No.1 Building, Portsmouth Harbour entrance and Gosport in the distance, radiator, textured ceiling, panelled door, power points.
BEDROOM 3 11' 3" x 9' 9" (3.43m x 2.97m) Range of built-in bedroom furniture including wardrobes, one with mirror fronted door, over bed storage and beside cabinets, panelled door, textured ceiling and coving, power points, radiator, double glazed window to side aspect overlooking Clarendon Park with views towards the Portsmouth harbour entrance, Gosport and the Isle of Wight in the distance, wall lights.
SHOWER ROOM Concealed cistern w.c with shelf over, vanity unit with wash hand basin, mixer tap and cupboard space under, pelmet lighting and storage cupboards over with mirror fronted doors, double glazed frosted glass window to side aspect, fully ceramic tiled to walls and floor, mirror and light over, towel rail radiator, panelled door, 1½ size shower cubicle with sliding panelled door.
KITCHEN 13' 9" x 8' 7" (4.19m x 2.62m) Comprehensive range of cream fronted wall and floor units with granite work surface over, inset Butler sink with mixer tap and cupboard space under, integrated washing machine with matching door, square opening leading to dining area, double glazed window to side aspect with outstanding views over rooftops towards the Solent and Hayling Island in the distance, ceiling spotlights, space for free standing 'Range' style cooker with stainless steel 'Stoves' extractor fan and light over, two wall mounted units with glazed panelled doors, ceramic tiled surround, under unit lighting, range of drawer units, power points, integrated 'Bosch' dishwasher, tall larder style unit with range of shelving, integrated fridge and freezer with matching doors, tiled flooring.
OPEN PLAN LIVING / DINING AREA 29' 3" x 15' 5" (8.92m x 4.7m) Decreasing to 10'4" at narrowest point. Dining Area: Square opening serving hatch style to kitchen, dresser style unit with high level shelf, built-in storage cupboard to one side housing boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested), double glazed window to side aspect with outstanding views over roof tops towards Hayling Island, the Solent and Napoleonic Forts in the distance, power points, double glazed window to front aspect with outstanding views over roof tops towards the Solent, the Isle of Wight, Napoleonic Forts and Southsea Castle, central heating control switch, dimmer switch, power points. Living Area: Dual aspect double glazed windows to front and side aspect with outstanding views towards the Solent, the Isle of Wight, Southsea Castle and the Napoleonic forts also views towards the City of Portsmouth, St Jude's Church, No.1 Building, Spinnaker Tower and Gosport in the distance, radiator, wall lights, power points, textured ceiling and coving.
UPPER LEVEL Balustrade landing overlooking reception hall leading to:
OPEN PLAN FAMILY / LIVING ROOM 29' 1" x 23' 7" (8.86m x 7.19m) Windows to three aspects with panoramic views stretching from Hayling Island in the east to the Isle of Wight in the south around to central Portsmouth, Haslar and Gosport in the west. Kitchen Area: Tiled work surface with range of storage cupboards under, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, oven, corner built-in storage cupboard with louvre doors, frosted window to rear aspect, entry phone system, textured ceiling and coving. Sitting Area: with radiator, low level built-in storage cupboards with work surface over, centralised chimney breast, power points, low sill double glazed windows overlooking terrace with outstanding views towards the Solent. Study / Dining Area: Two further radiators, windows to side aspect, power points. Curved step leading to sliding double glazed doors, leading to:
ROOF TERRACE 29' 0" x 17' 0" approximately (8.84m x 5.18m) Low retaining wall with glazed open panelling and balustrade over, tiled flooring, outstanding views stretching from east towards Hayling Island, the south covering the Solent and the Isle of Wight towards the west, the views are over the City of Portsmouth, towards Spinnaker Tower, No.1 Building, Portsmouth harbour entrance and Gosport in the distance.
CAR PARKING Secured, under building, car parking facilities with allocated car parking spaces.
TENURE Leasehold - 110 years remaining
MAINTENANCE £2,400.00 per annum paid in two instalments of £1,200.00 in April & September. This includes the Ground Rent and water rates for both Portsmouth & Southern Water. The management of the building is run by TPM Management Ltd and there is a caretaker on site.
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